Buñuelos de viento (wind fritters) are crunchy and sweet wheat flour-based fritters mostly served as dessert or snack. Buñuelos de Viento or Buñuelos de Molde are made with iron molds, unlike the more traditional Mexican buñuelos that are made by spreading the dough and forming circles (like a flour tortilla or arepa) that are thenContinue reading “Buñuelos”
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Polvorones vs Mantecados
The debate between polvorones and mantecados being the same thing has been around for some time but remember that when it comes to food one ingredient can make a whole different thing with a different name, kid of like the difference between ice cream and gelato, bolognese and ragú, you get the picture. Now, let’sContinue reading “Polvorones vs Mantecados”
Aluminum Foil. Is it safe?
Let’s talk about one of the most controversial topics in the food industry. Aluminum foil. Here we share our input and information taken from top ranked reliable medical sources, other professional opinions in the medical and food industry fields. Further research is always encouraged as this is not intended to be medical advice. That said,Continue reading “Aluminum Foil. Is it safe?”
Bananas were a far cry from what we know today
About 7,000 years ago, bananas were not the soft, fleshy, seedless fruits we know today. The pulp was full of black seeds and was almost inedible. Instead, people ate the banana flowers or their underground tubers. They also extracted fibers from the trunk-shaped stem to make rope and clothing. Banana trees back then were “aContinue reading “Bananas were a far cry from what we know today”
Alcapurrias
Did you know about alcapurrias? Alcapurrias are an iconic Puerto Rican dish coming straight from our African ancestors. It turns out that alcapurrias were part of the enslaved people’s diet. As you can imagine, the menu for slave labor was not very sophisticated. The common thing was to give them ingredients that were in abundance,Continue reading “Alcapurrias”
Super Red Slushes
I love this super red drink! Watch out for your clothes because this is pure color! Full of red fruits rich in antioxidants and so refreshing, this slush is a perfect summer drink and you can add a little something extra if you know what I mean! It’s sweet, it’s tart, refreshing and everything nice,Continue reading “Super Red Slushes”
Whipped Cream
Whipping cream is not rocket science, but when we have guests or during holidays where you want to have the most part already done ahead of time, being able to make a good whipped cream in advance that stays fresh is a good thing. The good news is that there are several ways to makeContinue reading “Whipped Cream”
Escargots
Escargots de Bourgogne (IPA: [ɛskaʁɡo]) (French for ‘Burgundy snails’), also called escargots à la bourguignonne (‘Burgundy snails’) are a traditional dish of French gastronomy. It consists of snails of the Helix pomatia species (commonly called Burgundy snails) cooked and served in their shells stuffed with garlic butter and parsley. It is served as a starterContinue reading “Escargots”
Coconut Cream
This is for all of us who live in places where not everything is available and struggle to find it, prefer our food from scratch, and control what goes in it. Coconut cream is delicious and is called for in many recipes, from bread to cocktails; this product is used for so many things andContinue reading “Coconut Cream”
Honey Spiced Walnuts
There is no doubt that walnuts and honey are a healthy and delicious addition to your diet; to say that walnuts are a nutritious food is a bit of an understatement. Walnuts provide healthy fats, fiber, vitamins, and minerals — and that’s just the beginning of how they may support your health. One ounce (aboutContinue reading “Honey Spiced Walnuts”